US Bridges

SR 1 over Wabash River

Fair

Wells County, Indiana · 00.05 S SR 124 · Structure no. 000380

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
301 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,171
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 over Wabash River is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 1 over Wabash River in Wells County, Indiana. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 91 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 22,171 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,261 by 2034. The structure is 301 ft (91.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1
CrossesWabash River
Location00.05 S SR 124
RouteState Highway 1
CountyWells County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.74216, -85.17133
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length301 ft (91.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,171 (2022)
Projected traffic42,261 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1 over Wabash River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is SR 1 over Wabash River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1 over Wabash River carry?

About 22,171 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 over Wabash River?

The structure is 301 ft (91.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 over Wabash River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.